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Summer drenching – what's next for the Big Wet?
Aucklanders are being warned of surface flooding and streams rising rapidly.
Tropical cyclone: Early predictions NZ is in Gita's path
Models are increasingly suggesting NZ may be hit by what's left of Tropical Cyclone Gita.
Big year ahead for Dewhirst Law
Samantha Bills is now an associate at Dewhirst Law, one of a few changes for the firm.
Former top cricketer denies sex charges
A former top cricketer has pleaded not guilty to sex charges against 11 women.
Super-soaker weekend set to continue
Heavy rain watches and warnings are in place for much of the country.
Campsite ideal base for river adventure
Blink and you'll miss it Mangaweka has something special to offer.
Sheep killed, stolen in broad daylight
'He captured it, killed it, skinned it in the paddock, then dragged it to his Ute...'
Flag lawns and laundry - it's going to be wet
Rain spreads south to cover the whole country during the weekend.
'It's Peter Jackson eat your heart out kind of stuff'
School's amazing maze keeps rural teacher employed.
Man denies killing mate in motorcycle race
Tragic motorcycle incident puts man in court for the death of his friend
Families relax at Pakaitore on Waitangi Day
Whanganui's Waitangi Day commemorations centred around Pakaitore/Moutoa Gardens.
Cool change: Scorching days are over - but summer's not finished yet
Weather still warm despite snow down south.
Woman struck with multiple wasp stings
Multiple wasp stings first of two call-outs for rescue helicopter on a busy day.
Upper North Island blasted by hundreds of lightning strikes
A total of 290 lightening strikes have hit the upper North Island in the past two hours.
Bid to stop council selling popular city reserve
Hundreds sign on against sale of Cornmarket Reserve
Police investigating suspicious death of woman
Police are investigating an unexplained death in a Hamilton suburb.
More downpours, thunderstorm risk for upper North Island
Auckland and Northland are due for another deluge today.
Weather warning: Rain, thunderstorms on the way
The weather already has led to one postponement - the Auckland Pride Dog Show.
Wild weather: In pictures
Ex-cyclone Fehi is sweeping across the country today bringing wild weather to most parts.
Welsh narrowly beat New Zealand pair at A & P Show
Fierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show
Lupton flies to the lead
Ken Lupton flies the flag for Waverley after round one of Hydro Thunder series
Drought hits Southland and Otago
Damien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.
The calm before the storm as ex-cyclone moves in
Heatwave set to continue for another two days but weather could turn nasty from Thursday.
In the heat of the moment - temps to soar to 35C
Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.
Stand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40C
You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.
Enjoy the weekend - it looks a cracker
Auckland Anniversary Weekend promises to be special. It shouldn't be missed.
Young kiwi released into the wild
Kiwis saved one bird at a time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Summer's back! Sizzling hot temperatures in store for much of NZ
It's going to be an absolute scorcher today as temperatures soar into the 30s.
No relief in sight for muggy nights with a month of sticky nights to come
New Zealanders are struggling for relief with uncomfortably high overnight temperatures.
Flash flooding traps cars, severe thunder warning
Flash flooding on Auckland's North Shore as thunder cell moves over region.
Weather: More sweltering nights on the way
Temperatures stayed above 20C in Wellington last night – 7C warmer than usual for January.